General Information

Name: Craig Pierce

Illinois Connection

Pierce attended school in Mt. Carroll, IL and currently lives in Genoa, IL.

Biographical and Professional Information

Pierce has written four books in the American Dog series -- tales of working and rescued dogs for children 5-10 years old. Along with his gentle rescued racer (Honey), Craig travels to schools, libraries, bookstores and other gatherings to conduct programs for young learners and families.

Join an interactive Q&A session. On the surface, the program is about dogs and children's books. But it's underpinned with subtle messages about character, respect, responsibility, perseverance and the value of genuine role models.